February’s South Side Planning Forum meeting included updates on the former Brashear Center building, the East Carson Street Parking Enhancement District, and the resignation of the interim chair. Members of the staff of the Little Explorers Learning Academy were on hand to give a brief overview of the childcare facility located in the former Brashear […]
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Former Brashear Center in South Side Sold
The Brashear Center on Sarah Street in South Side has been a fixture in the community since it opened in 1955. The center was a hub for youth and adult activities, including English language classes for immigrants, sewing classes, and telescope-making activities. At various times in its history, you could learn to dance, how to […]
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Brashear Awarded $1M State Grant for Expanding Community Center
The Brashear Association has received a $1 million grant award for the Hilltop Community Center project on Brownsville Road. “This is welcome news for Allegheny County,” said State Rep. Jessica Benham. “The funding allocation, awarded to the Brashear Association, will provide a great opportunity for our community. The services that Brashear provides supports our seniors, […]
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What The Reporter Means to Me — What About You?
Recently, I was sitting in a coffee shop having a conversation about what was happening with The South Pittsburgh Reporter. They had noticed, as most of our readers have, the number of pages has gone down and we occasionally take a week off. I explained The Reporter still has a strong and loyal print readership, […]
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Zone 3 Safety Council Discusses Gun Violence Prevention
The April 28 monthly meeting of the Zone 3 Public Safety Council (Z3PSC) began with the report of Ian Reynolds of the city’s Safer Together. He said leaving guns unattended in cars can be very dangerous. Windows can be broken into to access the guns, he said. “Please don’t leave guns in vehicles,” he said. […]
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Fresh Fridays Distribution Scheduled for April 8
Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, a free produce distribution through the Hilltop Alliance, will continue with a distribution on April 8. The Fresh Fridays on the Hilltop, the Hilltop Alliance’s free produce distribution, will again pass out pre-boxed food on Friday, April 8 on Allen Street at the St. John Vianney Church parking lot in […]
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Editor Reflects on Life, Community
To hear 80-year-old Roberta Smith describe what made her one of South Pittsburgh’s most prominent female leaders is to learn the value of public education, public housing, lifelong connections to a community, and perseverance. Mrs. Smith, who’s now retired, was the first female owner of The South Pittsburgh Reporter, the first female president of the […]
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Birmingham Foundation Awards Total $1.3 million
During the 2011–2012 grant year, the South Side-based Birmingham Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling a record $1.3 million to 28 different health and human services organizations. As the foundation completes its 15th year of grantmaking in South Pittsburgh, it awarded 21 grants to organizations providing programs that improve youth outcomes, such as a Carnegie Library […]
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Carrick Cougars Holding On-Ice Evaluations and Informational Meeting
The Carrick Cougars Ice Hockey Club will hold an informational meeting and on-ice evaluation session on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Ice Castles Arena, 990 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Castle Shannon, for boys and girls entering grades 6 through 12 in September 2009. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and skaters will go on the ice […]
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Allentown Arts Apprenticeship Program Slated to Begin Soon
The Brashear Association will be running an eight-week after-school art program in Allentown beginning Thursday, Jan. 26. The Allentown Arts Apprenticeship program will consist of fun art activities that allow students to explore painting, drawing, and clay. Donna Hetrick, local owner of Fireborn Studios, certified art educator, and skilled clay artist, will be instructing the […]